Where the original 300 was landlocked and claustrophobic, Rise of an Empire takes to the sea. The famous “crushed-velvet” look (desaturated backgrounds with selective color popping) returns, but water effects dominate. Ramming ships, flaming arrows, divers with blades, and horse cavalry charging across decks (historically absurd but visually stunning) create a unique naval-war fantasy.
While King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans hold the narrow pass at Thermopylae, Greek general Themistocles (Sullivan Stapleton) faces an even greater threat at sea: the Persian navy, led by Artemisia (Eva Green), a fierce Greek-born commander seeking revenge against the very nation that cast her out. 300.Rise.of.an.Empire.2014.720p.Dual.Audio.Hin....